Tumor Marker Easy Tricks
CA 125: Used for ovarian cancer monitoring. PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen): Screens for prostate cancer. CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen): Detects colorectal cancers. AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein): Identifies liver cancer. CA 19-9: Monitors pancreatic cancer. HER2/neu: Evaluates breast cancer aggressiveness. CA 15-3: Assesses breast cancer progression. NSE (Neuron-Specific Enolase): Linked to neuroendocrine tumors. HE4 (Human Epididymis Protein 4): Ovarian cancer marker. BRCA1/BRCA2: Genetic markers for breast and ovarian cancer risk.#Neetpg #aiims #Medical #Mnemonic#Gynaecology
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Angelica Georges
Tumor markers play a critical role in diagnosing, monitoring, and managing various cancers. Here's a quick guide to some commonly associated tumor markers and their respective cancers: 1. Ovarian cancer: CA 125 2. Breast cancer: CA 15-3 3. Pancreatic cancer: CA 19-9 4. Prostate cancer: PSA (Prostate-Specific Antigen) 5. Colorectal cancer: CEA (Carcinoembryonic Antigen) 6. Teratoma: AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein) 7. Seminoma: LDH (Lactate Dehydrogenase) 8. Choriocarcinoma: Beta-hCG 9. Small ...